Happy St. Paddy's Day! In light of Ulta's current 21 Days of Beauty Sale, today's post got pushed back to today and Friday's post was my Week 2 Ulta Sale Picks. Every month around the halfway point, I like to share the top 5 most popular blog posts here on TheKristenDiary.com. The rationale for putting the most popular posts in the middle of the month versus at the end really boils down to the fact that the first time I ever shared one of these, I chose to upload it halfway through the month. I then liked the idea of capturing the last bit of the previous month with the beginning bit of the current month so we've been running with it ever since! It logically makes zero sense at all but I think that's kind of the fun for me? If you're a new reader, I also think these round-ups are a cool way to see some different content. A lot of my older posts tend to circulate within these lists each month so it's a nice mix within the regular, newly posted content I share weekly. Here's the line-up for March:
1. SALT & STONE DEODORANT REVIEW + RESTOCK HAUL - For all my fellow "clean" deodorant lovers, Salt & Stone is my go-to. I've tried what feels like hundreds of non-toxic, aluminum free deodorants over the past 3-4 years. After countless brands and formulas, my favorite currently is still Salt & Stone. Their formula is the best one I've found so far, I love the packaging + the scent options. If you're someone interested in clean beauty, this blog post has a more in-depth review of my thoughts + the different scents I like.
2. OURA RING UNBOXING - I'm closing in on the three year mark of owning my Oura Ring! It is hands down one of my favorite splurges. I'm all about prioritizing my health and the Oura Ring provides great data and insight on sleep, activity, feminine health + more. I wear and sleep with in daily which makes tracking metrics seamless and very insightful. I also find it to be very accurate when it comes to how I'm feeling overall + my feminine cycle. For more info, check out my unboxing post here. I share all about the ring features, my ordering experience + more.
3. DESTINATION DISNEY | DIY DISNEY GIFT BASKET + DISNEY ESSENTIALS - Disney season is officially upon us! It's so fun to see this oldie post pop up in the most read posts each spring and summer. Several years back, I made this fun DIY Disney Gift Basket for my sister's birthday. She had planned a trip to Disney World with her bestie so I made her the basket, filled it with all things Disney and shared it in this post. I love that the post still gets lots of visitors every year- I had no clue it would end up being one of the most visited posts I've ever shared! If you're a Disney lover, have a trip planned or need a gift for another Disney lover- you might enjoy taking a scroll. I'll link the post here ;p
4. REVIEWING YASSO GREEK YOGURT BARS - I'm officially back on my fave fave Yasso Bars right now. It should really be no secret that I have a bit of a sugar problem- ya girl loves a sweet treat. Trying to balance that with a fitness plan and healthier eating can be tricky which is why I love these. They're greek yogurt "ice cream" bars that are a little more calorie/"diet" friendly but they still taste great and feel like an indulgence. Recently I also tried the poppables which are also a win! I chat a bit more about them in this review post + share my favorite flavors.
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LUXURY MAKEUP HAUL - Another post that spends a lot of time with the popular kids is this
Luxury Makeup Haul from 2019. This was is from my early early days of blogging which is also crazy- it's wild I've been blogging on here since I think 2017! This one has stood the test of time and is my "oldie but a goodie" haul. I always say that because I still love and use many of the products I first bought in this post. I'm always a broken record whenever I talk about this post but the
MAC Prep + Prime in Radiant Rose has changed my life since I first bought it here, ya'll. It's one of daily staples- I couldn't tell you how many I've repurchased over these past six years! I also have to give myself some props for the photo- not to shabby for a newbie, huh? I still think it's one of the best looking haul shots I've posted!
What kind of posts do you want to see for spring and summer?
I love sharing my picks with you all! Should you click on or make a purchase through the links in this post, I'll earn some money to keep on shopping! Pretty cool, huh? :)
